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Adding L-tyrosine to my currant psych med regimen

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I was thinking about adding L -tyrosine to my currant medication regimen to see if it will help with the depression, i don't give a fuck about anything anymore total apathy that i sometimes get.

I am currantly on:

lamotrigine 50mg's

Risperidone 1.0mg's sometimes more if needed

Zyprexa zydis (olanzapine) 1-20mg's only when needed

Wellbutrin (bupropion) 300mg's SR a day

This is with my pain meds which as gabapentin and morphine.

I was thinking that since L-Tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine that taking it while on wellbutrin should help my mood abit atleast. Ive heard of some people feeling more energetic after taking it so it's worth a shot as long as nothing bad happens.

Has anyone here taken L-Tyrosine for any reasons similar to what i have?
 
I've considered taking L-Tyrosine, but I'm on Wellbutrin too and wasn't sure if there would be any adverse effects combining them.
 
Sweet P said:
I've considered taking L-Tyrosine, but I'm on Wellbutrin too and wasn't sure if there would be any adverse effects combining them.
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Im wondering the same thing. If i try it and i plan on doing so i'll let you know how it goes. I would likre a little more info though first.

Also ive heard certain B-vitamines have a additive effect on L-tyrosine and since i take 2 b-50 complex vitamines a day im wondering if this would be a problem.
 
The main reason I'm hesitant to try combining them is because I know SSRI's + 5-HTP is a bad combo, and DNRI's + L-Tyrosine is kind of an equivalent.
 
I was told I have to take B6 with the Ltyrosine in order for it to be effective. The first day or two it made me feel a little anxious, but it does help with mood slightly and a little with energy. I couldn't take wellbutrin, made me seriously depressed, almost suicidal.
 
Unfortunately I am skeptical that tyrosine would have any affect on mood... Much like levodopa or dopamine. Dopamine supplementation (whether directly or through precursors) is not used psychotherapeutically at all AFAIK.

The upside is I don't think trying it will hurt but as sweet P pointed out, make sure its not contraindicated with bupropion!

Take care, brother
 
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